Here’s Why Texas Voter Turnout Was So Low, And Why It’s Surging Now‘We’ve never seen this level of engagement this early in the early voting period.’By David Montgomery
AUSTIN — Wearing a red-white-and-blue blouse with a sticker declaring “I’m so gonna vote,” Kassie Phebillo sits behind a table here at the University of Texas, dispensing informatio..

Trump Scammed Inexperienced Investors Through Endorsement Deals, Lawsuit ClaimsThe Trump-backed investment "opportunities" were instead "a pattern of racketeering activity."In 2014, a financially struggling hospice caregiver in California decided to invest in a video phone marketing company by the name of ACN.
She knew little about business and eve..

Google Says 48 Employees Were Fired For Sexual HarassmentThe tech giant paid a $90 million severance package to the "Father of Android" over misconduct allegations, the New York Times reported.SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google says it has fired 48 employees for sexual harassment during the past two years and sent them away without a severance package.
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Lyft Announces Half-Price (And Free!) Rides To The Polls For MidtermsThe ride-share company is partnering with a bunch of nonprofits to make it happen.Lyft will offer free and discounted rides to the polls on Election Day, the company announced Thursday.
Voters nationwide can score a half-off coupon code for Nov. 6 through voter registration groups..

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Madonna Pays Tribute To Aretha Franklin At 2018 MTV VMAs With Story About HerselfSome didn't take too kindly to the singer's long-winded speech.The 2018 MTV Video Music Awards showed Aretha Franklin just a little bit ofrespect at the annual ceremony held in New York City on Monday night.
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Ariana Grande Says Wedding To Pete Davidson Is Going Down Next YearBut will she wear her ponytail down the aisle?Turns out there is one thing Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson aren’t rushing.
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Streamline recommends the show “Casual” as the new thing you should watch on Hulu this week. The platform adds the final season of this show on July 31.
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DealBook Briefing: Who Isn’t Worried About Elon Musk?Good Monday morning. (Want this in your inbox each morning? Sign up here.) The bull market could become the longest ever on Wednesday.
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